Star Wars Motorcycle Helmets

10 Nov 41: The US Army updates uniform regulations, replacing the WWI-era doughboy helmet with the iconic M-1 steel helmet, which will be standard issue for the US military for over 40 years. Over 22 million will be made by the end of World War II. More: http://scanningwwii.com/a?d=1110&s=411110 #WWII

A Medic of an unidentified unit takes some time out and feeds some birds resting on an upturned 10-in-1 Ration box. The GI wears HBT Coveralls, and has square medical markings on his M1 Helmet. Source: US National Archives http://med-dept.com/gallery/medical-personnel/

On Iwo Jima, a U.S. Marine aims his M1 Garand rifle at the enemy with an uncertain grip. His helmet cover identifies him as "Martin 1". Note the cases of Japanese ammo used by him for his perch. (1945)